Brings something under central control or organization; third person singular present of centralize (American spelling).
From centralize + -s (third person singular suffix). American spelling variant that eventually became standard in the US by the 19th century.
When a software company centralizes all data servers in one location, it makes the system more efficient but creates a massive target for hackers—this is why tech companies now spread servers globally.
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